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Sony Computer Entertainment America Named International Clio Awards 2005 Advertiser of the Year

The international Clio Awards announces the selection of Sony Computer Entertainment America, the company responsible for building the PlayStation brand in North America, as its 2005 Advertiser of the Year award winner. The 7th Annual Award will be presented at this year's international Clio Advertising Awards Festival at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami's South Beach, May 21-24, 2005.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 22, 2005 -- The international Clio Awards today announced the selection of Sony Computer Entertainment America, the company responsible for building the PlayStation brand in North America, as its 2005 Advertiser of the Year award winner. The 7th Annual Award will be presented at this year's international Clio Awards Festival at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami's South Beach, May 21-24, 2005.

Over the years, advertising for PlayStation has admirably demonstrated a consistent commitment to creative excellence and innovation which has clearly paid off for the brand," said Ami Brophy, executive director of the Clio Awards.

"As a brand defining the future of entertainment, PlayStation has always sought compelling, creative advertising that engages and delights our consumer and is true to the promise of our brand," said Andrew House, executive vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America. We're delighted and honored that this commitment has been recognized by the Clio Awards."

About Clio's Advertiser of the Year
The 'Advertiser of the Year,' created in 1998, is one of two special awards presented by Clio each year. Previous winners for the prestigious Advertiser of the Year Awards include Anheuser-Busch, Guinness, Volkswagen, Ikea and Nike, among others. Also honored at this years Clio Festival will be John Hegarty, Chairman & Worldwide Creative Director of Bartle Bogle Hegarty, with Clios Lifetime Achievement Award.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP (PlayStation® Portable) portable entertainment system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era. PSP is a new portable entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the PSP portable entertainment system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Clio
The Clio Awards are the globe's most recognized international advertising awards competition. Founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising, Clio inspires and pays tribute to one of the most interesting and influential art forms in modern culture.

Known for its world-class juries, the Clio Awards focus on creative work done in the fields of advertising and design, specifically in the areas of TV, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Content & Contact, Integrated Campaign, Innovative Media, Internet, Design and Student work. Beyond awarding creative work, Clio serves the global advertising and design communities through its annual conference, festival, publication, newsletter and global screenings of winning work.

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